seed germination

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What is the process called where seeds grow and become tiny plants?

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Germination.

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What is contained inside a seed besides the plant embryo?

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Food, which the seed uses until it can make its own food.

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What part of a plant grows into a new plant?

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Seed.

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What do seeds need to germinate? (Select all that apply)

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Water, oxygen, and suitable temperature.

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

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Which condition is NOT needed for germination?

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Light.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the role of water in seed germination?

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Water activates enzymes that begin the growth process.

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What is the significance of temperature in seed germination?

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Temperature affects the metabolic processes and enzyme activity necessary for germination.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the term for the food stored in seeds?

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Endosperm.

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How does oxygen contribute to seed germination?

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Oxygen is required for cellular respiration, which provides energy for growth.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What happens to a seed during the germination process?

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The seed absorbs water, swells, and breaks through its outer coat.